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List of former Global Wrestling Federation personnel

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The Global Wrestling Federation was a professional wrestling promotion based in Dallas, Texas from 1991 to 1994. Former employees in the GWF consisted of professional wrestlers, managers, play-by-play and color commentators, announcers, interviewers and referees.

Alumni

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Male wrestlers

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Birth name: Ring name(s): Tenure: Notes
Chris Adams Chris Adams 1993–1994 [1][2]
Kevin Adkisson Kevin Von Erich 1993
Kerry Adkisson Kerry Von Erich 1993 [3][4]
Richard Allen Sonny Beach 1991
William Ansor Buddy Landel 1991 [5]
Tony Anthony Dirty White Boy 1991 [6]
Marcus Bagwell The Handsome Stranger 1991 [6]
Jeff Bearden Giant Warrior / Paul Bunyan 1991–1992
James Bednarski Scott Putski 1991–1994 [1][2]
Józef Bednarski Ivan Putski 1992
Quentin Bell Bubba Monroe 1992
Thomas Bertan Tom Burton / Tom Davis 1991–1992
Daniel Briley Danny Davis / Nightmare #1 1991–1992, 1994
Timothy Brooks Killer Tim Brooks 1992–1993
Nick Busick Big Bully Busick 1991
David Canal The Cuban Assassin / The Hitman 1991
Galen Carpenter General von Kessler / Gerald von Kessler 1993
Allen Coage Bad News Allen / Bad News Brown 1991 [6]
Steven Casey Steven Dane 1991–1994 [2][6][7]
Steve Cox Steve Cox 1991–1992 [8]
William Danenhauer Captain Ron 1993
Mike Davis Mike Davis / Michael Worthington Davis III / The Viper 1991–1994
Eric Downey Eric Fontaine / The Zebra Kid 1991
Bobby Duncum Jr. Bobby Duncum Jr. 1992–1993 [7]
Bill Eadie Axis The Demolisher / Masked Superstar 1991, 1993 [8]
Sid Eudy Sid Justice 1993
John Frankel III John Tatum 1991–1993 [1][6]
Mick Foley Cactus Jack 1991 [6][9]
Jeff Gaylord Jeff Gaylord 1991–1992 [6]
Khris Germany Khris Germany 1991–1992
Doug Gilbert The Dark Patriot 1991–1992 [9][10][11]
Eddie Gilbert Eddie Gilbert 1991–1992 [10][12]
Terry Gordy Terry Gordy 1991, 1994 [6][13]
Brian Gower Brian Adias 1991
George Gray One Man Gang 1991
Jeff Grettler Jeff Grettler / Rico Suave 1992–1994
Lollie Griffin Crybaby Buxton / Francis Buxton 1993–1994
Neal Hargrove Reno Riggins 1991
Brian Harris Brian Lee 1991 [6]
Rick Harris Black Bart 1991–1994 [3][1][2][7]
Gary Hart Gary Young / Big Bertha Young 1991–1994 [2][6][7]
Kaz Hayashi Shiryu 1993
Dale Hey Buddy Roberts 1993
Barry Horowitz Barry Horowitz 1991–1992
Kenny Hreha Vito Mussolini 1993–1994 [2][7]
Booker Huffman Booker T 1992–1993 [2][7][14][15][16]
Lane Huffman Stevie Ray 1992–1993 [1][2][7][14][16]
Barney Irwin Bill Irwin / Super Destroyer 1991–1994 [1][2][6]
Perry Jackson Action Jackson 1991–1994 [2][8]
Joel Jones Joel Deaton 1991
Calvin Knapp Calvin Knapp 1992–1994
Wayne Knight G.Q. Knight 1994
Brian Knighton Axl Rotten 1991–1993 [7][11]
Stan Lane Stan Lane 1991 [5][8]
John Laurinaitis Johnny Ace 1991
John Layfield John Hawk 1992–1994 [2][7][15]
Scott Levy Scott Anthony 1991–1992 [5][9][12][16]
Jerry Lynn Jerry Lynn / The Avenger 1991–1992 [1][5][17]
Steven May Steve Ray 1991
Dennis McCord Austin Idol 1991 [6]
Dwayne McCullough Awesome Kong / Dewey 1992–1994
Gary Mize Billy Travis 1991–1992
Mike Morgan Rip Morgan 1991
Louis Mucciolo Jr. Louie Spicolli / The Body Snatcher 1991–1992
Hoyt Murdoch Dick Murdoch 1993
Osamu Nishimura Osamu Nishimura 1994
Tony Norris Moadib 1993–1994 [2]
Juan Ornelas El Azteca / El Fantasma 1991 [6]
Takeo Ōtsuka Terry Boy 1993
King Parsons Iceman King Parsons 1991–1994 [2]
Ken Peale Nightmare #2 1991
Alex Pérez Al Perez 1991–1993 [5][6]
Dean Peters Firecat 1991
Alexander Pourteau Alex Porteau 1991–1994
Rodney Price Rod Price 1991–1994 [1][2][7][8]
Jeffrey Raitz Rattlesnake Jeff Raitz 1991–1992
Bruce Reed Butch Reed 1992
Randal Reeder Big Bad John / The Body Snatcher 1991–1992
Ken Rinehurst Jack Victory 1991–1992
Tim Roberts Guido Falcone / Sweet Daddy Falcone 1991–1994 [2][7]
Chris Romero Chris Youngblood / Nocona 1991–1993 [2]
Mark Romero Mark Youngblood / Brave Sky 1991–1993 [2]
Kazuo Sakurada Kendo Nagasaki 1991–1994
Joseph Scarpa Jr. Todd Overbow 1991–1992
Mark Sciarra Rip Rogers 1991 [5][18]
Michael Seitz Michael Hayes 1993–1994 [13]
Mike Shaw Makhan Singh 1991 [5][9][10]
David Sheldon Angel of Death 1992–1994
Terry Simms Terry Garvin / Terry Simms 1991–1993 [1][2][8][10]
Steve Simpson Steve Simpson 1991–1993 [1][5]
Aurelian Smith Jr. Jake Roberts 1993
Michael Smith Sam Houston / The Midnight Rider 1991–1992
Douglas Somerson Doug Somers 1991 [5]
Roberto Soto Roberto Soto 1994
Lester Speight Rasta the Voodoo Man 1991
Robert Swenson Jr. Jeep Swenson 1993–1994
Chaz Taylor Chaz 1991–1994 [2]
Dickie Taylor Tug Taylor 1991–1994 [6]
Paul Taylor III Terry Taylor 1991
Scott Thompson King Kong 1993–1994
Randy Unrau Randy Rhodes 1991, 1993
Frank Vizi Bull Pain 1991–1992
Reginald Walt Candyman / Reggie B. Fine 1993
Sean Waltman The Lightning Kid 1991 [5][19]
James Ware Koko B. Ware / Koko Ware 1993–1994
Billy White Jr. Billy Black 1991
Del Wilkes The Patriot 1991–1992 [5][8][9][15]
James Williams Jimmy Garvin 1994 [13]
John Williams Ian Rotten 1992–1993 [7]
Dusty Wolfe Mr. Wrestling III 1993
Charles Wright The Soultaker 1991 [8]
Galton Young Skip Young / Super Bad 1991–1992
Unknown Adrian Street 1991 [5]
Unknown Al Jackson 1994
Unknown The American Ninja 1993
Unknown Animal 1992–1993
Unknown The Awesome Avenger 1994
Unknown Bam Bam Richardson 1993
Unknown Barry Usher 1991
Unknown Ben Jordan 1991–1992
Unknown Bernard Vandamme 1994
Unknown Big Slammer 1994
Unknown Big V 1994
Unknown Bigfoot Sanders 1993
Unknown Bill Glass 1993
Unknown Billy Steele 1993
Unknown The Black Assassin 1994
Unknown The Black Prince 1994
Unknown Blue Flame 1993
Unknown Bo Vegas 1994
Unknown Bobby Chase 1994
Unknown Boo Koo Decal 1994
Unknown Boris the Bounty Hunter 1993
Unknown Brandon Baxter 1993–1994
Unknown Brian Ferrar 1992
Unknown Brian Henning 1992–1994
Unknown Brian Rider 1993
Unknown Brotherhood of Doom #1 1993
Unknown Brotherhood of Doom #2 1993
Unknown Bubba Fangman / Corporal John Armstrong 1991, 1993–1994
Unknown Buddy Storm 1994
Unknown The Buffalo Brawler 1993
Unknown Bullman Downs 1993
Unknown Butch Blackheart 1991
Unknown California Blond 1991
Unknown Chad Champion 1993
Unknown Chad Starr 1993
Unknown Chance Taylor 1994
Unknown Chico Cabello 1994
Unknown Chico Torres / Chico Torrez 1991
Unknown Chris Barrett 1993
Unknown Chris Rox 1994
Unknown Chris Walker 1991 [1][5]
Charles West Chuck West 1993
Unknown Cory McKenzie / Gary McKenzie 1993
Unknown Country Dog 1993
Unknown Cousin Elvis 1993
Unknown Crusher 1993
Unknown Cuervo II 1994
Unknown Cyclone 1993
Unknown Dangerous Derek 1994
Unknown Dapper Dan 1991–1994
Unknown Deion Rowe / Devon Rove 1994
Unknown Devon Michaels 1994
Unknown Destruction 1993
Unknown Dice 1993
Unknown Dino Hernandez 1993
Unknown Dr. Doom 1993–1994
Unknown The Ebony Prince 1993–1994
Unknown Ed Robinson 1991–1993
Unknown El Bandolero 1991
Unknown El Cubano 1991
Unknown El Diablo 1991
Unknown El Grande Colosso 1991–1993
Unknown Frank Gilbert 1994
Unknown Frankie The Thumper 1994
Unknown Gilberto Soto 1994
Unknown The Gladiator / The Texas Gladiator 1993–1994
Unknown The Hammer 1991
Unknown Hurricane Ramirez 1993
Unknown Igor Smirnoff 1993
Unknown The Intruder 1994
Unknown Jammer 1991–1992
Unknown Jeff Daniels 1993
Unknown Jim Lord / Jimmy Lord 1994
Unknown Jimmy James 1991–1993
Unknown Jimmy Sullivan 1993
Unknown Johnny 1994
Unknown Johnny Angel 1993
Unknown Johnny Dollar 1993
Unknown Johnny Longhorn 1993
Unknown Johnny Mantell 1992–1993 [2][7]
Unknown Johnny Reb 1993
Unknown Johnny Rotten 1993
Unknown Ken Striker 1991
Unknown KGB #1 1993
Unknown KGB #2 1993
Unknown Kit Carson 1992–1994
Unknown Lance Thunder 1993
Unknown Larry Green 1991–1992
Unknown Larry Shane 1993
Unknown LaToya 1993
Unknown Lightning 1994
Unknown The Lumberjack 1993
Unknown Manny Villalobos 1991–1993
Unknown Mark Burns 1992–1993
Unknown Mike Diamond 1993
Unknown Mike Lane 1992–1993
Unknown Mike Reed 1992
Mike Tatum Mike Stetson, Mean Mike Tatum. 1991–1992
Unknown Mr. Masked Mystery #2 / Mr. Masked Mysterie #2 1994
Unknown Mr. X 1993–1994
Unknown Nick Golden 1994
Unknown Nicky Lane 1993
Unknown Nightstalker 1994
Unknown The Ninja 1991
Unknown Pete Longhorn 1993–1994
Unknown Plowboy Wilbur 1993–1994
Unknown Pretty Boy Jimmy 1994
Unknown Pretty Boy Larry 1994
Unknown Purple Maze 1993
Unknown Randy Lewis 1993
Unknown Raven Robert 1994
Unknown Raving Roberts 1993
Unknown Ray Evans 1991, 1993
Unknown Rick Barrett 1993
Unknown Rick Garren 1991–1994
Unknown Rick Gonzales 1991, 1993
Unknown Rick Patterson 1993
Unknown Ricky Long 1993–1994
Unknown Ricky Rob 1994
Unknown Ringlord #1 1994
Unknown Ringlord #2 1994
Unknown The Roughneck 1993
Unknown Ross Reed 1993
Unknown Scotty 1994
Unknown Shawn Summers 1992
Unknown Slammer 1991–1992
Unknown Slice 1993
Unknown The Masked Star 1993
Unknown Steve Gibbs 1993
Unknown Super Dave 1991
Unknown Tarzan Taylor 1993
Unknown Terry Daniels 1991
Unknown Tex Toby 1993
Some Spare Baxter Buxton 1994
Unknown Thunder Warrior 1993
Lyle Jones Kyle The Killer 1992
Williams Tony Williams 1992
Unknown Too Sweet Jones 1993
Unknown Travis Dalton 1993
Unknown Victor Gonzales 1991
Unknown Masked Amigo 1993
Stephen Silva Spider 1993

Female wrestlers

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Birth name: Ring name(s): Tenure: Notes
Candace Rummel Candy Devine 1992
Robin Smith Rockin' Robin 1992
Unknown Blue Angel 1993
Unknown Darling Delaine / Darling Delayne 1993
Unknown Diamond Donna 1994
Unknown Dominique Ferrari 1993
Unknown Lady Day / Lady Di 1993
Unknown Mad Madeline 1994
Unknown Samantha 1992
Unknown Terrible Tasha 1993

Stables and tag teams

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Tag team/Stable(s) Members Tenure(s)
The American Breed Rick Gonzales and Dapper Dan 1991
The Bad Breed Axl Rotten and Ian Rotten 1992–1993
The Beach Bullies Alex Porteau and Shawn Summers 1994
The Blackbirds Action Jackson and Iceman Parsons 1992–1994
The Brotherhood of Doom Brotherhood of Doom #1 and Brotherhood of Doom #2 1993
Brute Force Slammer and Jammer 1991–1992
The Butchers Slice and Dice 1993
The California Connection John Tatum and Rod Price 1991–1992
The Cartel Max Andrews, Makhan Singh, Cactus Jack, Scotty Anthony and Rip Rogers 1991
The Coast To Coast Connection Sweet Daddy Falcone, Rod Price and John Tatum 1991–1992
The Colossal Kongs Awesome Kong and King Kong 1993–1994
Devastation Inc. General Skandor Akbar, Action Jackson, Black Bart, Gary Young, Iceman King Parsons, John Hawk, Johnny Mantell, Moadib, Rod Price, Steven Dane, The Sicilian Studs and Tribal Nation
The Dirty Davis Brothers Mike Davis and Tom Davis 1991–1992
The Ebony Experience Booker T and Stevie Ray 1992–1993
The Fabulous Freebirds Michael Hayes, Terry Gordy and Jimmy Garvin 1993
The First Family Eddie Gilbert and Barry Horowitz 1991
The Goodfellows Gary Young and Steven Dane 1992
The KGB KGB #1 and KGB #2 1993
The Maulers / The Royal Family Jack Victory and Rip Morgan 1991
The Nightmares Nightmare #1 and Nightmare #2 1991
The PYTs Eric Fontaine and Randy Rhodes 1991
The Ringlords Ringlord #1 and Ringlord #2 1994
The Rock 'n' Roll Connection Scotty and Johnny 1994
The Rough Riders Black Bart and Johnny Mantell 1991–1993
Super Dave and Super Bad Super Dave and Super Bad 1991
The Super Destroyers Bill Irwin and Gary Young 1991–1992
Sebastian & Hart Lmtd. Gary Hart, Sebastian, Rod Price, John Tatum, and Ebony Experience
The Sicilian Studs Guido Falcone and Vito Mussolini 1994
The Texas Mustangs Bobby Duncum Jr. and John Hawk 1992–1993
The Tribal Nation Brave Sky and Nakona 1991–1993
Wet N' Wild Sunny Beach and Steve Ray 1991
The Wild Bunch Bill Irwin, Black Bart and Rattlesnake Raitz 1991–1992, 1994

Managers and valets

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Birth name: Ring name(s): Tenure: Notes
Unknown Max Andrews / The Boss 1991–1992 [9][20]
Harry Robinson Gaston B. Means 1993 [7]
Unknown Witchdoctor Baboose 1993
Toni Collins Toni Adams 1993–1994 [2]
Jim Cornette Jim Cornette 1991
Sebastian Mahfood Sebastian 1992–1993
Bruce Prichard Bruce Prichard 1992 [9][21]
Jimmy Wehba Skandor Akbar 1991–1994 [1][2][7]

Commentators and interviewers

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Birth name: Ring name(s): Tenure: Notes
Rolland Bastien Red Bastien 1993 [22]
Bonnie Blackstone Boni Blackstone 1991–1992 [5][22]
Jon Horton Craig Johnson 1991–1992 [5][22]
Scott Hudson Scott Hudson 1991–1992 [5][22]
Doyle King Doyle King 1992–1994 [22]
Marc Lowrance Marc Lowrance [22]
Harvey Martin Harvey Martin 1992
Joe Pedicino Joe Pedicino 1991–1992 [5][22][23]
Steven Prazak Steven DeTruth 1991–1992 [22]
Bruce Prichard Bruce Prichard 1992–1993 [22]
David Webb David Webb 1992 [22]

Referees

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Birth name: Ring name(s): Tenure: Notes
Unknown James Beard [3]
Notes
^ Indicates they are deceased.
^ Indicates they died while they were employed with the GWF.

References

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General
  • "Global Wrestling Federation". Online World of Wrestling.
Specific
  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Speed, Steven L. (2004). "Regional Territories: GWF #3". KayfabeMemories.com.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v Speed, Steven L. (2004). "Regional Territories: GWF #3 Page #2". KayfabeMemories.com.
  3. ^ a b c Berger, Richard (2009). A Fool for Old School ... Wrestling, That is. Lulu.com. pp. 108, 111. ISBN 0981249809.
  4. ^ Hornbaker, Tim (2007). National Wrestling Alliance: The Untold Story of the Monopoly That Strangled Professional Wrestling. Toronto: ECW Press. p. 337. ISBN 1554902746.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q Speed, Steven L. (2004). "Regional Territories: GWF". KayfabeMemories.com.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Lawrence, Adam (2004). "Regional Territories: GWF #5 Page #2". KayfabeMemories.com.
  7. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Speed, Steven L. (2004). "Regional Territories: GWF #4". KayfabeMemories.com.
  8. ^ a b c d e f g h Lawrence, Adam (2004). "Regional Territories: GWF #5". KayfabeMemories.com.
  9. ^ a b c d e f g Speed, Steven L. (2004). "Regional Territories: GWF #2". KayfabeMemories.com.
  10. ^ a b c d Speed, Steven L. (2004). "Regional Territories: GWF #2 Page #2". KayfabeMemories.com.
  11. ^ a b Williams, Scott E. (2013). Hardcore History: The Extremely Unauthorized Story of ECW. New York: Sports Publishing. ISBN 1613215827.
  12. ^ a b Loverro, Thom (2007). The Rise & Fall of ECW: Extreme Championship Wrestling. New York: Simon and Schuster. pp. 18, 86. ISBN 1416561560.
  13. ^ a b c Meltzer, Dave (2004). Tributes II: Remembering More of the World's Greatest Professional Wrestlers. Champaign, Illinois: Sports Publishing LLC. p. 206. ISBN 1582618178.
  14. ^ a b Oliver, Greg (2005). The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: The Tag Teams. Toronto: ECW Press. pp. 267–268. ISBN 1550226835.
  15. ^ a b c Solomon, Brian (2015). "Small Shows, Big Hearts: The Independent Wrestling Scene". Pro Wrestling FAQ: All That's Left to Know About the World's Most Entertaining Spectacle. Milwaukee: Hal Leonard Corporation. ISBN 1617136271.
  16. ^ a b c Picarello, Robert (2002). Monsters of the Mat. New York: Berkley Boulevard Books. p. 26, 88. ISBN 042518594X.
  17. ^ Fritz, Brian (2006). Between the Ropes: Wrestling's Greatest Triumphs and Failures. Toronto: ECW Press. p. 69. ISBN 1554902681.
  18. ^ Gill, Fred (2012). Two Foot Fred: How My Life Has Come Full Circle. New York: Simon and Schuster. p. 144. ISBN 1451636210.
  19. ^ Dixon, James (2013). The Complete WWF Video Guide Volume III. Lulu.com. p. 42. ISBN 1291411070.
  20. ^ Reynolds, R. D. (2007). The Wrestlecrap Book of Lists!. Toronto: ECW Press. p. 134. ISBN 1554902878.
  21. ^ Grasso, John (2014). Historical Dictionary of Wrestling. Lanham, Maryland: Scarecrow Press. p. 182. ISBN 0810879263.
  22. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Speed, Steven L. (2004). "Regional Territories: GWF #4 Page #2". KayfabeMemories.com.
  23. ^ Pope, Kristian (2005). Tuff Stuff Professional Wrestling Field Guide: Legend and Lore. Iola, Wisconsin: KP Books. p. 347. ISBN 0896892670.
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